Uttarakhand Launches Gross Environment Product Index
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Uttarakhand launches Gross Environment Product Index (GEP). |
| Significance | First Indian state to implement GEP. |
| Creator | Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organisation (HESCO). |
| Year of HESCO Formation | 1979 |
| Pillars of GEP Index | Air, Soil, Tree, and Water. |
| Formula | GEP index = (Air-GEP index + Water-GEP index + Soil-GEP index + Forest-GEP index). |
| Purpose | Assesses impact of anthropological pressure on ecosystem and natural resources. |
| Recommendation | Activities should be prohibited, regulated, or promoted based on carrying capacity and EIA. |